Effective on March 1st, public lands managed by the Spokane District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Franklin Co.) in the NW portion of the Juniper Dunes, will be temporarily closed to motorized vehicles. This closure prohibits the use of any type of motorized vehicles from March 1 to August 15 - notice stating "for the protection of wildlife and botanical resources." Violation can result in a $1000 fine and/or imprisonment not to exceed twleve months.